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The listing, 1989 D Lincoln Cent Repunched Mint Mark (RPM) Coin? has ended.

For Lincoln cent error collectors out there...this is a 1989 D Lincoln cent with what appears to be a Repunched mint mark. Up until 1990 mint marks were hand punched on U.S. coinage dies. You can clearly see the doubled D under the final struck D. There are 10 known varieties RPMs for 1989 D, and I do not have examples of all 10 to compare. So this is either a RPM or Plate Split Doubling...I see presence of zinc (grayish matter) around the D so it could be Plate Split doubling??? I dunno, you decide. I'm not an error expert and found this little guy in circulation.

Lots of mint luster on this 21 year old circulated coin.

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Questions & Comments

It looks like someone scratched around the D to make it look like a mint mistake, what is the plate split you talk about?

Mar 9th, 2010 at 5:16:28 AM PST by

c'mon man reallly??? someone who has any value for their time would not take the time to try and replicate a repunched mint mark on a 1982 cent. I went through about $1.50 worth of cents and found 2 like this. 1982 and post, cents have a very thin layer of copper bonded to a zinc core. And during the striking process it can rupture the thin copper layer, exposing the zinc core and this is called plating split doubling. I lean towards RPM because it is the only error that occurs on the obverse. And plating split doubling will typically also occur on the motto when the planchet's copper layer is easily ruptured. In the end, I leave it up to the bidder decide. Either way, be it a RPM or Plate Split Doubling; it's a neat coin to add to a collection for free

Mar 9th, 2010 at 7:17:09 AM PST by

I wasn't suggesting that, I was saying that is what it looks like to me. that is why I asked what Plate split Doubling was. I am new to collecting coins and am just trying to learn, that is all.

Mar 9th, 2010 at 7:45:25 AM PST by

scmplummer are you funtoysnstuff too??? I'm confused...anyways, sorry bud, I got up this morning with a pair of boxing gloves on...and I took the comment with an accusatory spin. You were just trying to expand your knowledge of coins and I took it the wrong way and I apologize for that. I'm always thrilled to hear about people taking an interest in coins

Mar 9th, 2010 at 11:07:38 AM PST by

He's not the only one I have four accounts. It actually works to win auctions. x)

Mar 9th, 2010 at 6:25:24 PM PST by

you guys are hardcore, but hey whatever wins auctions in the end

Mar 9th, 2010 at 6:40:54 PM PST by

Thanks for the info, Things do come out different when you type them, then when you are listening to what you type in your head. that is why I wanted to clarify what I was meaning to type. thanks again. and yes, it is just two of my personalities,I mean accounts.lol

Mar 10th, 2010 at 10:09:28 AM PST by

anytime...it's almost impossible to know everything there is to know about coins, but it sure is fun trying to get there

Mar 10th, 2010 at 7:12:39 PM PST by

*****UPDATE***** I'm thinking this one is NOT a RPM, but plate split doubling, as I found another 1983 D just like it. Plating Split Doubling is pretty common, but still an error nonetheless; so bid accordingly. I am going to post the 1983 D here on Listia too

Mar 10th, 2010 at 7:18:46 PM PST by

i just love your
autions they are so cool this ones for my son

Mar 11th, 2010 at 3:29:02 AM PST by

thanks Mrs. T...it's great to hear about kids starting coin collections. Coins are great because they will always be worth something ;-)

Mar 11th, 2010 at 6:03:31 AM PST by

Maybe I should jump in on this auction.

Mar 11th, 2010 at 5:12:35 AM PST by

Caminokid! great to have have yuh...grab your towel and take a dip in the bidding pool; the points are low :)

Modern coinage??? I pegged you as more of a pre-1960 U.S. collector...but hey join us

Mar 11th, 2010 at 6:10:30 AM PST by

C4C I am into any coins from the USA. I have them as far back as the 180's to today.

Mar 11th, 2010 at 1:42:06 PM PST by

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